promotion

pro·mo·tion (pr-mshn)

n.

The stimulation of the progress or growth of a tumor following initiation by a promoter.

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promotion,

n 1. the gaining and retaining of acceptance by others of the views, products, or services of the originator of the message. Components of promotion: personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, and publicity.
2. achieving a higher-level position at a place of employment.

promotion, sales,

n sales promotion includes those marketing activities, other than personal selling, advertising, and publicity, that stimulate consumer purchasing and dealer effectiveness. They include point-of-purchase displays, shows and exhibit demonstrations, and other nonrecurrent selling efforts.

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promotion

Drug industry The act of furthering the sale of a product by advertising or through publicity See Advertising, Detailing, Drug promotion Oncology Tumor promotion, see there Vox populi 1. The assignment of an employee to a higher job position or pay grade, which often entails ↑ responsibility and indicates ↑ employer confidence in the employee 2. The encouragement of an activity. See Health promotion.

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Patient discussion about promotion.

Q. I am interested in social service. So what can I do to promote a healthy pregnancy?

A. Hi friend, once you're pregnant, a regular checkup is the key. Your health professional might want to monitor your baby's growth and watch for problems that can only be detected by checking your blood pressure, urine, and blood regularly. Anything you do that harms your body harms your fetus. Take special care: To avoid: tobacco smoking, alcohol, drugs, chemicals, radiation (as from X-rays), and sources of infection. Keep your body temperature from getting too high [over 100.4° (38°)] by treating any fevers with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) and avoiding exercise or activity that overheats you. Also avoid high-temperature hot tubs and saunas. Take extra-good care of yourself while you're pregnant. Everything healthy you do for your body benefits your growing fetus. Rest when you need it, eat well, and exercise regularly.